Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for running out
Verb
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The Football Association is toying with the idea of eliminating the draw used to determine late-stage matchups and kicking out the seventh tier completely.—
Emily Olsen,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
Alex Pretti was forcefully taken to the ground by federal immigration agents after kicking out the tail light of their vehicle during a Minneapolis protest 11 days before he was shot and killed by Border Patrol officers, videos that emerged Wednesday show.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Winter can be tough on houseplants, but don't go throwing out a dead-looking plant just yet.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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But talking loudly and throwing out numbers that give the impression of action without many of these actions taking place are not what a respectable leader does.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The production process of these new materials is compatible with existing chemical production lines, eliminating the need to overhaul factories to adopt the new technology.—
Etiido Uko
March 08,
New Atlas,
8 Mar. 2026
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Orion never got to realize his dream of eliminating Lepus because Orion himself was done in by Zeus, the king of the gods of Mount Olympus.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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Zillow’s affordability target price is based on house payments — excluding taxes and insurance and assuming a 20% down payment — that equal 30% of the local median income.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Pet owners can protect their pets by excluding cleaning products that contain harmful chemicals.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Running out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/running%20out. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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